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Photograph of back and arms affected by psoriasis Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques are areas of inflammation which experience excessive reproduction of skin cells. Plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can vary in severity, from minor localised p ...
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Treatment
... Psoriasis can be challenging to treat in spite of a wide range of therapeutic options. The disease is unpredictable, going through cycles of improvement and exacerbation seemingly at whim. And treatme...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... Although self-help measures won''t cure psoriasis, they may help improve the appearance and feel of damaged skin. These measures may benefit you: Follow a nutritious diet. Although researchers haven''...
Source: MayoClinic
Medications for Skin Conditions ... Medications used to treat skin conditions include topical and oral medications. Some common topical treatments for skin conditions include: Antibacterials—These medicines, including Bactroban or Cleoc...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Psoriasis
... A chronic and recurrent disease characterized by dry, well-circumscribed, silvery, scaling papules and plaques of various sizes. This is a common skin disease of unknown cause affecting up to 3% of th...
Source: HealthWorld
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Resources
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Camouflage & Cover-ups (National Psoriasis Foundation)
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